Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Top 5 Uses for Gabapentin in Dogs & Cats with Dr. Reader

Episode Summary

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Rebecca Reader, DVM, DACVAA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Uses for Gabapentin in Dogs & Cats.” Dr. Reader sorts through the evidence to help us differentiate between all the ways gabapentin can be used and all the ways it should be used, which are far fewer. She also shares useful dosing details. Finally, Dr. Reader discusses the potential for tighter restrictions, as gabapentin abuse by humans needs to be on everyone’s radar. Resource: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/gabapentin-extralabel-dogs-cats Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/clinciansbrief Twitter: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Episode Notes

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Rebecca Reader, DVM, DACVAA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Uses for Gabapentin in Dogs & Cats.” Dr. Reader sorts through the evidence to help us differentiate between all the ways gabapentin can be used and all the ways it should be used, which are far fewer. She also shares useful dosing details. Finally, Dr. Reader discusses the potential for tighter restrictions, as gabapentin abuse by humans needs to be on everyone’s radar.

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